Operations Division

The Operations Division provides leadership and management of assigned emergency personnel; responds to and mitigates various emergencies throughout the community including fires, vehicle collisions, hazardous materials spills, medical and public assistance calls; and manages operation-based programs including emergency vehicle and equipment acquisition and management. The following sections have been created to support the Operations Division: 1) Emergency Medical Services; 2) Training; 3) Special Operations, and 4) Fleet Services. Due to the scope of programs and cost recovery mechanisms, each of these four sections have been divided into separate sub-budgets.

Three shift Battalion Chiefs are responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of their respective shifts (A, B, and C Shifts), which include ensuring crew readiness, maintaining District coverage, and working with their Captains to address any training or personnel concerns that may arise. Additionally, they are routinely assigned special projects or duties as directed by the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief.